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WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) will receive $500,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The funding will be used specifically to support the state’s air pollution control programs.“This funding will... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released the following statement after voting in favor of sanctioning Russia regarding the Nord Stream 2 pipeline on Thursday. The pipeline, once operational, would enable Russia to bypass Ukraine and deliver natural gas directly to European nations.“At a time when Democrats are falsely accusing us of undermining democracy here at home, it’s quite ironic they are supporting policies that benefit a Russian regime... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $3,573,965 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to the Eastern West Virginia Community Action Agency to support affordable housing for West Virginia seniors. This funding will support 20 affordable rental units for high-need elderly households.“Older West Virginians often face unique challenges when it... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and a group of their Republican colleagues on a letter demanding answers from U.S. Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona on reports that he played a key role in orchestrating a letter from the National School Board Association (NSBA) that called concerned parents “domestic terrorists.”“Parents are not ‘domestic terrorists’ and it is appalling... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $55,000 from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to support three projects in Elkins, Princeton, and Shepherdstown.“West Virginia is rich with history and culture, and I believe it is important to keep our state’s creative spirit and proud traditions alive. This funding will help us achieve this goal by supporting... Read More

Click here or the image above to watch Ranking Member Capito’s opening remarks from the committee business meeting. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee held a business meeting, followed by an oversight hearing on the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). The following items were considered during the committee’s business meeting: Christopher Frey to be Assistant Administrator for Research and Development of the Environmental... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.)  Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Representative David McKinley (R-W.Va.-01) announced Mason County, W.Va. will be home to Nucor’s new multi-billion dollar steel mill facility. The facility will create thousands of new direct and indirect jobs and will be responsible for significant additional opportunities and investments in the region. Nucor will also make significant philanthropic investments in community... Read More

To watch Senator Capito’s remarks, click here or the image above.WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) yesterday spoke on the Senate Floor regarding Senate Democrats’ attempts to radically change the Senate filibuster rules and abolish the 60-vote threshold when considering legislation.HIGHLIGHTS:DEMOCRATS’ HYPOCRISY: “I’d like to remind President Biden where he was when he was Senator Biden and what he had to say about eliminating the filibuster on this very floor back... Read More

To watch Senator Capito’s remarks, click here or the image above.  WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today spoke on the Senate Floor regarding Senate Democrats’ attempts to radically change the Senate filibuster rules and abolish the 60-vote threshold when considering legislation.HIGHLIGHTS:DEMOCRATS’ HYPOCRISY: “I’d like to remind President Biden where he was when he was Senator Biden and what he had to say about eliminating... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $1,500,000 from the Department of Energy for an innovative plastics research project through the West Virginia University Research Corporation. This project advances next generation plastics technologies that reduce the energy consumption and carbon emissions of single-use plastics.“West Virginia University continues to be a leader in a... Read More

To watch Senator Capito’s remarks, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today joined a group of her colleagues to oppose attempts by Senate Democrats to use the “nuclear option” to radically change the Senate’s filibuster rules and abolish the 60-vote threshold when considering legislation.HIGHLIGHTS:ON THE DEMOCRATS’ THINLY VEILED POWER GRAB: “This is more than just about one issue. This is about... Read More

CHARLESTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $8,351,631 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for five health centers across West Virginia.“Our health centers in West Virginia provide important services for our communities,” Senator Capito said. “Providing the resources these facilities need is a crucial component to maintaining operations... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced grants from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) to help identify economic development opportunities in West Virginia.“EDA remains a critical federal partner in supporting West Virginia’s economic growth,” Ranking Member... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today released the below statement on the one-year anniversary of January 6, 2021:“January 6, 2021 was a terrible day in our nation’s history, and it was a dark day for our democracy. We live in the greatest country on earth that allows us to express our opinions freely, but what occurred at the Capitol a year ago today was shattering to the American conscience, and it is not who we are as a country. Since this... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $855,959 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to Community Health Systems in Beckley. This funding will be used for the Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) Program, which supports primary care, medical and dental residency programs.“Primary care facilities provide critical services to... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today released the following statement after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) announced plans to hold a vote by January 17 to use the “nuclear option” to radically change the Senate’s filibuster rules and abolish the 60-vote threshold when considering legislation.“If Democrats make the irresponsible decision to use the nuclear option and end the 60-vote requirement for bills to pass, the... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) will receive $385,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The funding will be used specifically to support the state’s water pollution control program, which aims to... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $889,849 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for two projects at West Virginia University and one project at Fairmont State University.“From space exploration, to improving medical care, to creating opportunities in STEM fields, higher education institutions in West Virginia continue to be a national leader in research... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,086,166 for phase two of the Village of Beech Bottom Flood Control Project through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This funding will be used to construct upgrades to the current storm... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined Senator Mike Braun (R-Ind.) and 46 other senators, as well as 136 members of the U.S. House Representatives in filing an amicus brief to the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) in the upcoming case considering the Biden administration’s top-down Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) requiring private employers with over 100 employees to mandate the COVID-19... Read More